My 4 year old duff Orpington have and impacted crop that turned sour. 9 months ago (June 2023) I noticed that she was having issues breathing, opening her beak to breath and her comb turned purple. She was also shaking her head a lot like trying to removed something stock on her throat. I took...
One of our hen started crowing a few days ago!! she is over a year old!! I was reading that some hens can get this male like traits if the flock doesn’t have a rooster. I’m not allowed to have roosters here in the city. Have you ever have this kind of gender switch!???
I’m getting chicks delivered tomorrow and I’m trying to use the MHP this time instead of a lamp. Can I use a recycling bag instead of the press and seal for the towel on top? Thank you for taking the time to read and reply!
Our beloved Chata died this morning at 7 a.m. She was the leader of the flock. Always the first to eat and drink water and the others followed their leadership. She constantly monopolized food and snacks!. She was Anke's best friend since babies. It weighed 10-11 pounds and because of its weight...
I found My 10 old month BO laying on the ground and not able to walk. I couldn't see any visible fracture, just an inflammation on her wrist. I isolated her in a crate with with food and water.
I'm taking her out (inside another crate) during the day so she can be around her sisters, she is...
I'm Caro. I have been in this community for a couple of months but I haven't introduce myself here...
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
A; I'm new to owning chickens, although my grandmother had chickens when I was little. I got my first chicks 5 months ago! :)
(2)...
hello backyard chickens community! I’m Caro. I live in Brooklyn, New York. And this are my new babies! They are 4 Buff Orpington. I’m very excited to start this adventure of raising them! Any advice is welcome as this is their first week of life!